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The Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki played in his 1,000th major league game. He had three hits to give him 1,414 for his career, the second most since 1900 by a player in his first 1,000 games (Al Simmons had 1,443).

The Tigers' Magglio Ordonez had his first four-hit game since May 11, 2004, with the White Sox.

Braden Looper of the Cardinals is 5-0 with a 1.41 ERA in five day starts.

Blue Jays reliever Jeremy Accardo has not given up a run in 21 innings this season.

Miguel Tejada hit his first homer for the Orioles since April 25.

The Indians evened their all-time series with the Royals at 243 wins apiece.

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